Oppong-Fosu targets grassroots revival with welfare, logistical support

Dr. Akwesi Opong-Fosu, a candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairmanship, has announced his focus on grassroots empowerment via better welfare, frequent logistical aid and a stronger organizational framework. He believes these measures will augment the party’s viability ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Opong-Fosu explained that a motivated, well-supplied and synchronized grassroots foundation is crucial for establishing a powerful political organization capable of securing electoral triumphs. The NDC aspirant scheduled a two-day campaign tour of the Oti Region, visiting Krachi West, Krachi Nchumuru and Krachi East constituency executives.

These meetings were part of his strategy to outline his leadership vision to party stakeholders and gather backing for his candidacy in the NDC’s National Chairmanship race. Opong-Fosu aims to rejuvenate the party, reinforce its internal structures, and secure the ongoing leadership’s accomplishments while ensuring consistency, harmony, and proficient governance.

He emphasized that a vital component of his proposed leadership strategy would be persistent logistical aid and upgraded welfare provisions for party officials at all levels, especially those in the grassroots. Opong-Fosu noted that branch and constituency executives are crucial in maintaining the party’s link with communities, rallying supporters, disseminating party policies and sustaining its national presence.

However, he stressed that their contributions should be matched with the requisite institutional aid, resources, and acknowledgment to enable them to carry out their duties effectively. Mr. Inusah Fuseini, a former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and a former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, backed Opong-Fosu’s candidacy, stressing the significance of leadership that prioritizes the welfare and operational requirements of executives.

Fuseini expressed faith in Opong-Fosu’s agenda, particularly his commitments to logistics, resource allocation and enhanced welfare for party officials. He assured party members that, if Opong-Fosu is elected National Chairman, the proposed initiatives would be implemented with accountability and a dedication to fortifying the party’s organizational structures.

The Oti Region tour provided the aspirant a chance to interact directly with party executives, convey his leadership priorities, and solicit their support in the race for the NDC’s National Chairmanship.